Le Pho, where the pho is Le Mediocre. The ambiance was comfortable, modern, and pleasantly sanitary. I wanted to like this spot due to the service and everything they seemed to offer, but my tastebuds just didn't agree. My veggie pho was bland and tasteless completely. My dining partner had to agree with my opinion, even though the dishes were so beautifully presented to us. read more

Le Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Berkeley, California

I came on a Friday afternoon in December for lunch. It is bigger on the inside than it looks from the outside. The place was packed with small groups and single diners. There was room between tables and I felt comfortable with the COVID protocols. All the servers wore masks. This was my first time here and with a name like Le Pho, it was obvious what I was going to get. I debated about the choices but stuck with chicken pho. I was surprised to find a flavorful broth with a healthy number of chicken breast pieces. I added all the extras, mint, sprouts, lime to extract all the flavor from the broth. I got the small, but next time will try the large for only a dollar or two more. Happy to give this place 4 stars and to try different things next time. read more

We ordered through Caviar. So I can't comment on the service or ambiance. Everything we order, pho, crispy noodle with Beef and beef with jasmine rice, and spring rolls are all great. We can't wait to actually visit and dine in here. read more

Always on the hunt for good pho. Top of my list, in the area, is Vietnam Grille in El Cerrito. The others in the area are not as good or just ok e.g. Pho Ao Sen, Super Super Restaurant, Nong Thon. I'd say this place makes the top as well. Really enjoyed their shrimp spring rolls, I favor Vietnam Grille's egg rolls although these aren't so bad. Had my usual Pho Ga and was pleasantly surprised because normally don't like the bigger, flat noodles and really enjoyed these ones. Husband had the beef Pho which had the skinnier noodles. The Pho Ga seemed to have chicken broth versus the traditional beef broth. All in all will be back here. read more

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VEGAN REVIEW: I had the veggie pho and the veggie spring rolls. The spring rolls were very basic and nothing exciting. The peanut sauce that it came with left a lot to be desired. My family actually enjoyed the peanut sauce, but I recently had some at Spice I Am in Alameda, and this one does not compare. The pho was pretty good and came with lots of veggies and some fried tofu. I liked the flavor of the broth and thought the portion was fair. Upon entering the restaurant, which was about half full, we were not greeted or seated for 5 minutes. Service was slow throughout our meal and we were not checked up on at all, so I could not get a refill of water. Additionally, one of our water glasses was untouched because it had a bug floating in it. When I finally got the attention of the waitress, I let her know. She laughed and said, "It suicided"... as in the bug committed suicide. I thought that was a really odd sentiment, especially since there was no apology. Awkward... Overall, the food was just okay but the service was quite poor. read more

Ordered pho tai! $15 for small and $16 for the large. Decent pho, not bad, not above and beyond. Hits the spot if you're looking for the classic pho broth and noodles. Served with limes, bean sprouts, and jalapeños, but no basil. Ate it all nonetheless, hungry hungry! read more

I've been here twice and this place was good each time. The first time I came, I ordered a clay pot rice. It was nice and warm and loaded with seafood and veggies. The second time I came, I ordered their customizable pho. (You pick 3 meats) This was a great option because there's never a menu option where you can get brisket, tripe, and beef balls! That way, i'm not getting charged $2.00 extra for 4 half beef balls! (cmon, you know this is how much places normally charge..) The broth is rich and food orders come out very fast! We also ordered thai iced tea both times and it was very sweet! You'd think I learned my lesson this time and ask for it less sweet... haha. The service is super friendly here. The ladies are always sweet and they even laugh with you, sometimes an uncommon finding in pho restaurants. The restaurant is very clean, with tall ceilings and a lot of natural lighting! Parking is a bit of a problem since it's located on a busy street (San Pablo), but there's normally parking down Duarte or the other neighboring side streets. read more

I came to Le Pho for the first time with 2 friends, and it did not disappoint. I've been on the lookout for a good pho place in the area, and I think this is it. The broth was good and didn't make me feel sluggish and thirsty afterwards (so probably not much MSG, if any). The meat was fresh and tender. My friend and I actually split a large bowl and it was more than enough for both of us, including the spring rolls we ordered. Another plus for this restaurant is that it doesn't smell too strongly of oil and broth. I also loved the large tables and spacious seating. The servers were alert and kept our water cups full. The restaurant has high ceilings and because everything was clean, it was a very pleasant dining experience. read more

Le Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Berkeley, California

I could eat this deliciousness everyday I'm supposed to be trying something else but I keep getting the Pho it's so good I get a small with all beef and spice it up with chili oil and the homemade chili sauce yum they put lots of tendon in it not just one piece like the other restaurants I'm gonna try the Singapore fried rice and pong pong chicken when I return but the Pho is definitely a must have read more

Le Pho - Pho (beef tendon tripe brisket flank rare beef - Vietnamese Near Me - Berkeley, California

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Will never order from here again! The noodles were fried so hard as to be inedible & the veg were over-cooked. Did not even find the iced tea acceptable. read more

i'm usually on the hunt for a good bowl of pho and i've always found these places that have been around for a while but never tried to visit.ive finally came here and i'm kind of miffed how i havent tried it sooner!! i was pretty hungry so i got the small combo pho, a clay pot rice combo, and the crispy pork belly. the bowl of pho was so cute haha it was literally the diameter of my hand and perfect if you want to order other things and had good chunks of premium tendon, brisket, tripe, the works. i ate the clay pot last since i kept it covered and it was earthenware so i didn't worry about it getting cold. the pork belly was also good but i wish it had some sort of sauce to dip or seasoning because it was literally just a plate of chopped little morsels of crispy goodness. i will definitely come again! read more

I ordered over the phone and my food was ready to pick up in 10 minutes. It was really tasty (I ordered the vermicelli pork salad with egg rolls). And it was really reasonable for the price for this area. The interior was clean and bright compared to other places like this I have been to. I'd like to try a few more items from here but currently recommend them based on my experience read more

This is the most disappointing Pho I think I've ever had. No vegetables, at all. It just didn't come with, anything. Thankfully got a side of tofu. Also asked for extra lime, and was given tons of lemon instead. It's just not the same and not very good read more

My favorite pho spot in Berkeley! Always the greatest customer service and the pho is sooooo good! Definitely recommend you try this spot.

I've been here 3 times. I don't believe a place should be judged after just one experience. That being said this place is amazing! The key: consistency. Other places (*cough cough* garbage ass monster pho.) in the area don't have the consistency in food & service. I like to order my pho with vegetables (some places don't let you do that) & I mix it up by switching the rice noodles with egg noodles. I don't taint the broth with outside sources of taste I keep it how it is. The broth is so fking flavorful! The service wow... I've been to the fabled Ben Tre in south San Francisco so much they take my order by saying "the usual?" This place will be that way soon I can tell by the smile of familiarity from the host. All I can say now is eat here! & have a great day! read more

Le Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Berkeley, California

Now that we moved to Berkeley, it's been a struggle to find good Vietnamese eats compared to San Jose. Thanks to the Yelp community, we found this spot and it's our go to for vermicelli dishes (i ordered the bun cha gio thit nuong - which is the vermicelli with egg roll & grilled pork). We've only ordered to-go due to covid and have been happy with our meals! The only bummer is that the place is closed Monday and Sunday and sometimes that's when our cravings hit :p read more

Came in with three friends around 8 pm on a Tuesday night. There were many empty tables so we were seated right away. Kitchen closes at 8:30 pm so glad we didn't arrive any later! My friend and I shared the pho dac biet and com bo luc lac. The pho was good. I really enjoyed the broth! Definitely get the large pho for an extra $1. The only downside is that $12 is pretty expensive for a bowl of a pho, but I guess you're also paying for the nice ambiance here. The com bo luc lac (shaking beef) was flavorful but the meat wasn't as tender as I would have liked. Portion size was decent. We were both super full afterwards. They have fresh fruit juices here as well. I got the young coconut--yummy, but unfortunately not young at all so it was almost impossible to eat the coconut meat afterwards. The watermelon juice was good but not as sweet/ripe as it should be, probably given that watermelon is out of season. I'll return because of the convenience of the location for me, but there's definitely better and cheaper pho elsewhere in the general area. read more

Love coming here during the weekdays for lunch. Never a wait. Fast service. Clay pots and vermicelli are my favorite items on the menu. Large portions are great for sharing. Not the cheapest restaurant around, but good for the portion sizes. Have never ordered pho from here as of yet, but the portions look huge, enough for a second meal of leftovers. read more

Le Pho - Vermicelli - Vietnamese Near Me - Berkeley, California

Definitely would recommend. Place has sophisticated decor with nice paintings on the wall. Bun bo hue was delicious and tasted authentic while Thai iced tea was not overly sugary, very refreshing. read more

Le Pho - Thai iced tea - Vietnamese Near Me - Berkeley, California

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Love this place. Every single time. Dine in or take out. Good quality, great taste and no MSG headache! I'm a bit of a pho snob and this place has me as a repeat customer! read more

I order from Le Pho a couple times a week! So glad I finally found amazing Vietnamese food in the east bay. I highly recommend the spicy lemongrass tofu and spicy vegetarian vermicelli. Thanks Le Pho! read more

Loved the pho, especially the combination beef one. Maybe one of the best near Berkeley. Perfect broth, great noodle texture, and yummy meat! read more

I order chicken pho here all the time. Chicken and basil always taste fresh. Never disappoints.

Average Vietnamese food. Got the bun cha and it was filled with huge chunks of iceberg lettuce. The egg/imperial roll was ok. Others at the table go the pho and thought it too was average. 7 people for lunch with tip $132. What did I learn today? A friend "only" speaks 4 languages. read more

This place offers a refreshing variety to the otherwise limited food choices in the Berkeley area! And the best part is you won't need a hangover to enjoy the pho here ;) The restaurant has a clean and open floor plan that feels inviting. The staff was kind and extremely helpful and always happy to make recommendations if you're not sure what to try. The food names on the menu are in Vietnamese but worry not! There's English descriptions below each item. My personal favorites are the Nem Nuong Cuong (grilled pork spring rolls) and the Pho Tai (beef slices). Pair it with the Thai tea or a sour plum lemonade, and you've got yourself a solid meal. Parking can be a bit tricky here since it's street parking, but we haven't had problems so far finding a spot so far. Overall, a great place for lunch or dinner! read more

Le Pho - Menu 1 - Vietnamese Near Me - Berkeley, California

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Vegetarians: Unless you are a tofu lover - there are no REAL vegetable options here. When we asked if we could get the rice plate and sub veggies instead of meat the waitress looked very confused and said she couldn't make this substitution for us. 'That's cool' I thought. We ended up ordering a side of veggies and some spring rolls. The side of veggies is JUST CABBAGE!! Haha - how cheap can you get? I think that most restaurants assume that all vegetarians want tofu - hint hint: we want bokchoy, shitake and carrots for the win! I hope this place can incorporate less iceberg lettuce in their dishes and more dark leafy greens like traditional Vietnamese cuisine. *don't forget the dirty bokchoy* That is why you should cook at home - lesson learned. read more

Le Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Berkeley, California

My friend and I walked up and down San Pablo tuning into places to go. We really wanted to try the tapas place but got a no. Pizza sounded good from Paisan but again a no. Then we walked across the street to Le Pho and felt an immediate yes. When we sat down the ceiling fan was blowing on my head. I looked up and the server asked if it was too cold. I said yes and she immediately adjusted it. I couldn't believe how attentive she was. I ordered the clay pot rice with meat, chicken and shrimp. It was so good that I ate the whole thing. Am interested to try their pho the next time I go back. read more

If you want to find a place with delicious pho, Le pho is first choice. Come to enjoy Vietnamese dishes here, you will not be disappoint

Believe the low ratings and run! Inauthentic bun bo hue and pho. The side veggies were the most important ingredients --and yet the restaurant missed the mark. They do not provide cabbage, banana blossom or shrimp paste. In fact, they don't even know what these items are. If you've eaten bun bo hue before, it's customary to have these items complement the dish at a Vietnamese restaurant. What makes it even more upsetting is the fact that both broth flavors were so bland nor did they justify the higher price tag. The egg roll filling, on the other hand, was full of flavor but the wrapper had previously been frozen. This made all the difference in the taste and texture. There are plenty of better pho options elsewhere. This place is worth skipping. read more

I love this spot the broken rice pork chop plate is the best.,great service fast and friendly. Wonderful pho too!

The clean, bright, hip atmosphere may lead you to question the authenticity and deliciousness of the Viet food here, but don't let it fool you! I came with my boyfriend on a Friday afternoon, we were seated immediately. The seating area is really large, nothing like the usual cramped, dingy vibes I get at other pho restaurants. What we ordered: - Combo pho (#26): the boyfriend finished the large size without any difficulty, so sizes are on the smaller side here. - Rice in claypot combination of chicken, shrimp, and Chinese sausage (#52): This was a STANDOUT dish for me. The rice is more of a fried rice, and it isn't the type that forms the crispy rice on the bottom. HOWEVER....that wasn't a problem for me because the rice & toppings were SO FLAVORFUL and served PIPING HOT! My only gripe was that it could use some more shrimp in it (I think I literally counted 2 shrimps all up in there) .....I was sad when the claypot was all gone. Prices reflect the Berkeley location AKA a little more than I would like to pay, but not high enough to keep me away for long. I would come back to try the other claypot dishes and the catfish spring rolls! read more

I've had a very tough time with finding a decent pho place near my home in Oakland - this is not an exception. Pretty decently big place and looks like a fast food joint. Pros: near Bart, big, fast service Cons: the chicken was chewy and not edible; all the ingredients were stale or wilted; nothing tasted fresh; service was poor (limited to the lady at the register). I wouldn't return. read more

I found this place on Yelp after hearing its name mentioned in passing from coworkers a few years ago. I ordered the vegetarian Pho earlier today for lunch, and boy did it bring me back to when I visited Hanoi, Vietnam. I'm not an expert, nor Asian American, but the food to me tastes super authentic. Great customer service too! They even asked when I would arrive to know when to start preparing the meal to make sure it was piping hot when I got there. Amazing food and fantastic service :) :) read more

Ordered the pork fried roll and the chicken pho. Great portion size and give you a lot of chicken in the pho. 3 fried rolls come in the order. Our go to pho spot read more

Large bowl is small. Hardly any veggies. Rare steak is cooked. Pho tastes like plastic. 12 dollars for mediocrity. They're leave the door open when it's 50F and windy outside. read more

Le Pho - Almost no veggies. - Vietnamese Near Me - Berkeley, California

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Le Pho replaces Claypot, menu now "traditional" vietnamese. entrees listed in Vietnamese, descriptions in english. Owner is A. Bagel, previous owner also owned Brooklyn Bagel. ambience probably same as Claypot-open air/light, spacey casual. got water quick, waiter came by for order within a minute. pho came minutes later. eats:Pho Dac Biet (L.10)--rare eye round, well done brisket, well done flank,, tendon, & tripe -eye round indeed rare, hardly had any. tough chews probably the flank tripe a few pieces, 2 halves meatball (not listed), well done brisket was tender and all over, tendon just a few pieces on the bottom of the bowl -broth very hot, sweet, no fragrance, no beef flavors, only hints of msg. -bean sprouts very little. cost to eatery probably ..20/lb. saved a dime by serving very little take aways: -though menu was in vietnamese, just a glance reveal no surprises seen these names before: vermicelli, broken rice plates, imperial rolls, etc... -service was quik, food average...pricey (yep, it's berkeley).. read more

We had the Pork & leek dumplings & rare beef Pho. Both were very tasty & quite ample servings. Service was attentive & the price reasonable. It'll be my regular stop when the Pho craving hits! read more

Good carry out, nothing outstanding but it tasted good. Though I do have a pet peeve about limes in pho, not lemons. And they served lemons.

Love their pho! I have ordered from here multiple times and it's always a great experience!

The best pho spot in the East Bay! Reasonably priced, great service, and absolutely delicious. I've been coming here at least once a week for years, usually for their fantastic Phở Tái. While the rest of their menu is still good, their pho is what really shines and sets them apart. That broth is transcendent. I enjoy this place so much that I'm making this my first Yelp review for a reason; I'm borderline obsessed with this place. Please give them a try! read more